Esme's Umbrella
@charlesbonnetsyndrome.uk
A charity dedicated to raising awareness of Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS), a condition that causes visual hallucinations following sight loss. Supporting individuals and their families while advocating for greater understanding and research. ☂️
As part of our 10th anniversary and CBS Awareness Day this November, we’re joining Beacon Vision for a Breath & Sensory Meditation Workshop on 20 Nov. 🌿
Free sessions at 2.30pm & 4.30pm — come unwind and feel the difference a deep breath can make. ✨
Free sessions at 2.30pm & 4.30pm — come unwind and feel the difference a deep breath can make. ✨
October 29, 2025 at 6:03 PM
As part of our 10th anniversary and CBS Awareness Day this November, we’re joining Beacon Vision for a Breath & Sensory Meditation Workshop on 20 Nov. 🌿
Free sessions at 2.30pm & 4.30pm — come unwind and feel the difference a deep breath can make. ✨
Free sessions at 2.30pm & 4.30pm — come unwind and feel the difference a deep breath can make. ✨
⏰ The deadline for the 2025 CBS Essay Prize is almost here! ⏰
Open to UK medical students in all years of study. Submit up to 1000 words by 1st October 2025, 11.59pm for the chance to win £500.
More info: tinyurl.com/CBS-Prize-2025
Open to UK medical students in all years of study. Submit up to 1000 words by 1st October 2025, 11.59pm for the chance to win £500.
More info: tinyurl.com/CBS-Prize-2025
September 27, 2025 at 11:44 AM
⏰ The deadline for the 2025 CBS Essay Prize is almost here! ⏰
Open to UK medical students in all years of study. Submit up to 1000 words by 1st October 2025, 11.59pm for the chance to win £500.
More info: tinyurl.com/CBS-Prize-2025
Open to UK medical students in all years of study. Submit up to 1000 words by 1st October 2025, 11.59pm for the chance to win £500.
More info: tinyurl.com/CBS-Prize-2025
🎉 We are pleased to announce the 2025 iteration of the CBS essay prize! 🎉
The prize is open to UK medical students in all years of study, including intercalating students. Entries are limited to 1000 words for this year's prize. We will be accepting entries until 1st October 2025 at 11.59pm. ✏️
The prize is open to UK medical students in all years of study, including intercalating students. Entries are limited to 1000 words for this year's prize. We will be accepting entries until 1st October 2025 at 11.59pm. ✏️
May 28, 2025 at 5:14 PM
🎉 We are pleased to announce the 2025 iteration of the CBS essay prize! 🎉
The prize is open to UK medical students in all years of study, including intercalating students. Entries are limited to 1000 words for this year's prize. We will be accepting entries until 1st October 2025 at 11.59pm. ✏️
The prize is open to UK medical students in all years of study, including intercalating students. Entries are limited to 1000 words for this year's prize. We will be accepting entries until 1st October 2025 at 11.59pm. ✏️
The Sheffield Star was among the @nationalworldpub.bsky.social titles to use the piece about receiving a Times Sternberg Award, written by our Founder, Judith Potts.
Picture shows the page from the newspaper.
Picture shows the page from the newspaper.
May 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The Sheffield Star was among the @nationalworldpub.bsky.social titles to use the piece about receiving a Times Sternberg Award, written by our Founder, Judith Potts.
Picture shows the page from the newspaper.
Picture shows the page from the newspaper.
We're proud to announce that our founder, Judith Potts, has been awarded a Times Sternberg Active Life Award in recognition of her work with Esme’s Umbrella. Presented at 11 Downing Street—an incredible honour.👏
May 1, 2025 at 6:06 PM
We're proud to announce that our founder, Judith Potts, has been awarded a Times Sternberg Active Life Award in recognition of her work with Esme’s Umbrella. Presented at 11 Downing Street—an incredible honour.👏
Become an Esme’s Umbrella member and help support awareness and research into Charles Bonnet Syndrome. Membership is completely free and gives you access to our newsletter and the opportunity to take part in future research efforts.
April 17, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Become an Esme’s Umbrella member and help support awareness and research into Charles Bonnet Syndrome. Membership is completely free and gives you access to our newsletter and the opportunity to take part in future research efforts.
Esme’s Umbrella & @henshaws.bsky.social invite families with children and young people to a free event with crafts, refreshments and peer support in a friendly space.
Saturday 24 May, 10:30–2:30, Walthew House, 112 Shaw Heath
RSVP: mel.cook@henshaws.org.uk / nina@charlesbonnetsyndrome.uk
Saturday 24 May, 10:30–2:30, Walthew House, 112 Shaw Heath
RSVP: mel.cook@henshaws.org.uk / nina@charlesbonnetsyndrome.uk
April 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Esme’s Umbrella & @henshaws.bsky.social invite families with children and young people to a free event with crafts, refreshments and peer support in a friendly space.
Saturday 24 May, 10:30–2:30, Walthew House, 112 Shaw Heath
RSVP: mel.cook@henshaws.org.uk / nina@charlesbonnetsyndrome.uk
Saturday 24 May, 10:30–2:30, Walthew House, 112 Shaw Heath
RSVP: mel.cook@henshaws.org.uk / nina@charlesbonnetsyndrome.uk
If you’d like to help us make a difference, find out more at www.charlesbonnetsyndrome.uk. Every little bit counts in supporting those with CBS. #EsmesUmbrella #CharitySupport
March 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
If you’d like to help us make a difference, find out more at www.charlesbonnetsyndrome.uk. Every little bit counts in supporting those with CBS. #EsmesUmbrella #CharitySupport
We are so grateful to have @rebeccalowetv as our US Ambassador! 💜
Her support means the world as we raise awareness for Charles Bonnet Syndrome and ensure no one facing CBS feels alone.
Rebecca, thank you for using your voice to shine a light on our work. We’re so lucky to have you by our side! 💫
Her support means the world as we raise awareness for Charles Bonnet Syndrome and ensure no one facing CBS feels alone.
Rebecca, thank you for using your voice to shine a light on our work. We’re so lucky to have you by our side! 💫
February 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
We are so grateful to have @rebeccalowetv as our US Ambassador! 💜
Her support means the world as we raise awareness for Charles Bonnet Syndrome and ensure no one facing CBS feels alone.
Rebecca, thank you for using your voice to shine a light on our work. We’re so lucky to have you by our side! 💫
Her support means the world as we raise awareness for Charles Bonnet Syndrome and ensure no one facing CBS feels alone.
Rebecca, thank you for using your voice to shine a light on our work. We’re so lucky to have you by our side! 💫
Judith Potts is very much looking forward to speaking at this important Conference.
January 24, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Judith Potts is very much looking forward to speaking at this important Conference.
Welcome to Esme’s Umbrella on Bluesky!
We’re here to raise awareness about Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) - a condition causing visual hallucinations after sight loss. Our mission is to support those affected, their loved ones, and to advocate for greater understanding and research.
We’re here to raise awareness about Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) - a condition causing visual hallucinations after sight loss. Our mission is to support those affected, their loved ones, and to advocate for greater understanding and research.
December 12, 2024 at 10:54 AM
Welcome to Esme’s Umbrella on Bluesky!
We’re here to raise awareness about Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) - a condition causing visual hallucinations after sight loss. Our mission is to support those affected, their loved ones, and to advocate for greater understanding and research.
We’re here to raise awareness about Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) - a condition causing visual hallucinations after sight loss. Our mission is to support those affected, their loved ones, and to advocate for greater understanding and research.